Chalmette, Louisiana vs. Decatur, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Decatur, Georgia is 12.2% more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,119 in Decatur, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chalmette, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Decatur, Georgia is more expensive than Chalmette, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Decatur
than in Chalmette, Louisiana
Chalmette, LA vs. Decatur, GA
Compared to Chalmette, Decatur is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  263.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher